BK Mattersburg Rocks win 2.Basketball Bundesliga as they beat UKJ Hypo Mistelbach in the Final. The second team of the Regular Season overcame the favorites 88:81. David Geisler (186-G-80) was named MVP of the tournament. BK Mattersburg Rocks started with 21:18 lead and continued their dominance in the second quarter. They produced a 30-19 surge to take 14-point lead. Moreover they led 17 points, but managed the opponent to reduce in the game. UKJ Hypo Mistelbach won the third quarter 23-16 to cut it to 7. Both teams nailed 21 points each in the last stanza for the final result. David Geisler top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Jason Forrestal (204-F-69, college: Benedictine, IL) nailed 16. Stefan Ulreich (184-G-85) notched 15, while Joey Vickery (180-G-67) scored 12. Daniel Gajdosik (189-G-80) replied with 30 points in the losing effort and Vladimir Sismilich (195-F-85) netted 16. Ivo Prachar (206-F/C-82) delivered 11, whilst Singer added 6.

The most important game in the last round took place in Kapfenberg between third ranked Raiffeisen Wels (6-5) and fourth ranked Kapfenberg Bulls (6-5) on Thursday night. Raiffeisen Wels were crushed by Kapfenberg Bulls on the road 56-76. The game was mostly controlled by Kapfenberg Bulls. Raiffeisen Wels managed to win third quarter 18-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a good game for American power forward Carl Baptiste (208-90, college: Dela... [read more]

The most important game in the last round took place in Kapfenberg between third ranked Raiffeisen Wels (6-5) and fourth ranked Kapfenberg Bulls (6-5) on Thursday night. Raiffeisen Wels were crushed by Kapfenberg Bulls on the road 56-76. The game was mostly controlled by Kapfenberg Bulls. Raiffeisen Wels managed to win third quarter 18-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a good game for American power forward Carl Baptiste (208-90, college: Delaware) who led his team to a victory with 25 points and 6 rebounds. The former international guard Armin Woschank (185-82) contributed with 14 points and 6 assists for the winners. Slovenian forward Dejan Cigoja (205-88) replied with 11 points and 6 rebounds for Raiffeisen Wels. Kapfenberg Bulls have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Wels. Raiffeisen Wels lost third consecutive game. Kapfenberg Bulls is looking forward to face Furstenfeld Panthers (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Raiffeisen Wels will play against Dukes (#9) and are hoping to win this game. Bottom-ranked Vienna managed to get a fourth victory, breaking the three-game losing streak. This time they won against fifth-ranked Arkadia Lions in Traiskirchen 78-62. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 16-point difference suggests that Vienna is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Anthony Clemmons (186-94, college: Iowa) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and Stjepan Stazic who added 25 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Florian Trmal (199-89, agency: Dynamics Global Management) with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Vienna (4-7) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Furstenfeld. Arkadia Lions at the other side keep the fifth position with six games lost. Vienna will play against league's second-placed Gmunden Swans in Gmunden in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Arkadia Lions will have a break next round. The game in Klosterneuburg was also quite interesting. Second ranked Redwell Gunners Oberwart (8-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Dukes (3-7). Redwell Gunners Oberwart did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 74-55 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dukes. The winners were led by Derek Jackson who scored that evening 20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Even a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds by Jozo Rados did not help to save the game for Dukes. Redwell Gunners Oberwart have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Loser Dukes dropped to the bottom place with seven games lost. Redwell Gunners Oberwart will meet at home UBSC Graz (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Dukes will play against Raiffeisen Wels and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 12 Furstenfeld were beaten by Gmunden on the road 73-68.

The game in Klosterneuburg was also quite interesting. Second ranked Redwell Gunners Oberwart (8-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Dukes (3-7). Redwell Gunners Oberwart did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 74-55 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dukes. Dukes were tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Redwell Gunners Oberwart dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Dukes' 20. Redwell Gunners Oberwart forced 21 Dukes turnovers. The winners were led by American point guard Derek Jackson (185-91, college: Kent St., agency: Mansfield and Associates) who scored that evening 20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals and the other American import guard Andell Cumberbatch (196-93, college: St.Bonaventure, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Four Redwell Gunners Oberwart players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds by international center Jozo Rados (208-93) did not help to save the game for Dukes. International Romed Vieider (195-91) added 17 points and 7 rebounds. Redwell Gunners Oberwart have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Loser Dukes dropped to the bottom place with seven games lost. Redwell Gunners Oberwart will meet at home UBSC Graz (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Dukes will play against Raiffeisen Wels and hope to secure a win. Top scorers:Oberwart: D.Jackson 20+6reb+5ast, A.Cumberbatch 15+11reb, C.McNealy 14+4reb+1ast, J.Traylor 12+5reb, C.Kuakumensah 7+4reb+1ast, S.Kaeferle 6+4reb+1astKlosterneuburg: R.Vieider 17+7reb, J.Rados 14+10reb+3ast, C.Leydolf 8+2reb+1ast, J.Blazevic 7+1reb, C.Greimeister 4+8reb+2ast, M.Barrow 3+3reb+1ast

Bottom-ranked Vienna managed to get a fourth victory, breaking the three-game losing streak. This time they won against fifth-ranked Arkadia Lions in Traiskirchen 78-62. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 16-point difference suggests that Vienna is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. The game was mostly controlled by Vienna. Arkadia Lions was better in third quarter 20-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Anthony Clemmons (186-94, college: Iowa) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international guard Stjepan Stazic (199-78) who added 25 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Florian Trmal (199-89, agency: Dynamics Global Management) with 22 points and 7 rebounds and guard Benedikt Guettl (190-94) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Vienna (4-7) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Furstenfeld. Arkadia Lions at the other side keep the fifth position with six games lost. Vienna will play against league's second-placed Gmunden Swans in Gmunden in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Arkadia Lions will have a break next round. Top scorers:Vienna: S.Stazic 25+4reb+5ast, A.Clemmons 20+11reb+6ast, P.Miletic 20+7reb, S.Koch 5+4reb+2ast, S.N'Diaye 4+4reb, A.Andjelkovic 2+2rebArkadia: F.Trmal 22+7reb+3ast, F.Vay 11+6reb+1ast, M.Draskovic 11+6reb, B.Guettl 9+7reb+2ast, D.Dimitrov 4+3reb, B.Danek 3+1ast

The most important game in the last round took place in Kapfenberg between third ranked Raiffeisen Wels (6-5) and fourth ranked Kapfenberg Bulls (6-5) on Thursday night. Raiffeisen Wels were crushed by Kapfenberg Bulls on the road 56-76. The game was mostly controlled by Kapfenberg Bulls. Raiffeisen Wels managed to win third quarter 18-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a good game for American power forward Carl Baptiste (208-90, college: Delaware) who led his team to a victory with 25 points and 6 rebounds. The former international guard Armin Woschank (185-82) contributed with 14 points and 6 assists for the winners. Four Kapfenberg Bulls players scored in double figures. Slovenian forward Dejan Cigoja (205-88) replied with 11 points and 6 rebounds and forward Erwin Zulic (200-92) added 12 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Raiffeisen Wels. Kapfenberg Bulls have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Wels. Raiffeisen Wels lost third consecutive game. Kapfenberg Bulls is looking forward to face Furstenfeld Panthers (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Raiffeisen Wels will play against Dukes (#9) and are hoping to win this game. Top scorers:Kapfenberg: C.Baptiste 25+6reb+1ast, A.Woschank 14+2reb+6ast, B.Vujosevic 13+2reb, M.Stegnjaic 12+7reb, M.Coffin 6+6reb+3ast, T.Schrittwieser 3Wels: E.Zulic 12+6reb, D.Wright 11+3reb+4ast, D.Cigoja 11+6reb+1ast, T.Csebits 9+3reb+1ast, L.O'Neal 7+2reb+1ast, A.Chan 2+3reb

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Gmunden Swans (8-3) beat at home 6th ranked Furstenfeld Panthers (4-7) 73-68 on Wednesday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Gmunden Swans looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by forward Toni Blazan (195-92, agency: Mansfield and Associates) who scored that evening 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Alex Wesby (198-80, college: Temple) supported him with 9 points and 10 rebounds. Even 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by Croatian Marko Car (188-85) did not help to save the game for Furstenfeld Panthers. Croatian center Marino Sarlija (207-89) added 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Furstenfeld Panthers players scored in double figures. Furstenfeld Panthers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Gmunden Swans maintains second position with 8-3 record having just one point less than leader Oberwart. Loser Furstenfeld Panthers dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with Vienna. Gmunden Swans will meet Vienna (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Furstenfeld Panthers will play against Kapfenberg Bulls and hope to secure a win. Top scorers:Gmunden: T.Blazan 13+5reb+4ast, E.Murati 12+1reb+4ast, T.Klette 11+4reb+1ast, P.Gaidys 9+6reb+1ast, A.Wesby 9+10reb+1ast, M.Linortner 8+2reb+1astFurstenfeld: M.Car 21+5reb+6ast, M.Sarlija 16+6reb+1ast, H.Ochsenhofer 15+4reb+3ast, S.Iliev 12+10reb+1ast, J.Ernst 2+2ast, C.Astl 2+1reb

Experienced Croatian Marko Car (188-SG-85) had an amazing evening in the last round for Furstenfeld and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 11. The 31-year old shooting guard had the game-high 31 points adding six rebounds and six assists for Furstenfeld as his team lost the game against Arkadia (#5, 5-5) 84-89. Furstenfeld moved-up to the 6th position in Austrian A Bundesliga. Furstenfeld is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. B... [read more]

Experienced Croatian Marko Car (188-SG-85) had an amazing evening in the last round for Furstenfeld and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 11.The 31-year old shooting guard had the game-high 31 points adding six rebounds and six assists for Furstenfeld as his team lost the game against Arkadia (#5, 5-5) 84-89. Furstenfeld moved-up to the 6th position in Austrian A Bundesliga. Furstenfeld is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. But it was their 6th lost game this season out of 10 games. In the team's last game Car had a remarkable 71.4% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 10 attempts. He has many years of experience at Furstenfeld, through which he has constantly improved. Car has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (3rd best: 20.0ppg) and assists (2nd best: 5.8apg).

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American forward Cameron Naylor (201-F-94) of UBSC Graz. Naylor impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds. It was enough for UBSC Graz to edge slightly lower-ranked Vienna (#9, 3-7) in overtime by 5 points 80-75. This victory allowed UBSC Graz to move up to 7th position in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 4-6 record. Naylor is a newcomer at UBSC Graz and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. Texas State University at San Marcos alumni Naylor played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas.

The third best performed player last round was former international forward Davor Lamesic (205-PF-83, agency: Interperformances) of Wels (#3). Lamesic got into 30-points club by scoring exactly 30 points in the last round. He went also for nine rebounds and four assists. Despite Lamesic's great performance Wels lost 83-89 to #1 ranked Oberwart. But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Wels needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 6 victories and 4 lost games. Lamesic has a great season in Austria. After only 9 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.2ppg (6th best) and rebounds with 8.6rpg (4th best).

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

The BK Mattersburg Rocks have signed veteran big man Ramiz Suljanovic (205-F/C-79). The 37 year old center retired from ABL basketball last season. He played for the BK Klosterneuburg Dukes since 2009 with whom he won an ABL championship in 2012, a cup title in 2013 and two Supercups. Overall Suljanovic has played 418 ABL games for Oberwaltersdorf, Kapfenberg and Klosterneuburg. During his ABL career Suljanovic was a six time ABL All Star. [read more]

The BK Mattersburg Rocks have signed veteran big man Ramiz Suljanovic (205-F/C-79). The 37 year old center retired from ABL basketball last season. He played for the BK Klosterneuburg Dukes since 2009 with whom he won an ABL championship in 2012, a cup title in 2013 and two Supercups. Overall Suljanovic has played 418 ABL games for Oberwaltersdorf, Kapfenberg and Klosterneuburg. During his ABL career Suljanovic was a six time ABL All Star.

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